Deb practices in all areas of family law and offers all process options including litigation, collaborative law and mediation. Deb is an experienced advocate in all family law matters. Deb also focuses her practice on the preparation of pre nuptial agreements.
She is a frequent lecturer on family law topics across the state. Deb has been active in the collaborative law movement in Pennsylvania since its inception and has held multiple leadership positions both locally and statewide. Deb believes that families deserve experienced representation and the right to select how their family will transition into the next phase of their lives. Not only should clients select their family law attorney, but also the process that is best suited for their situation.
Deb has practiced family law for over 20 years and has been a collaboratively trained lawyer for over 10. Deb is also a trained family law mediator. Deb understands that not all family law matters should be handled the same way and feels proud that all process options are offered at the McNees family and collaborative law center.
The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1989, with honors
University of Denver College of Law, J.D., 1992
Basic Collaborative Law training: 2003
24 Hour Basic Mediation training 2005
40 Hour divorce mediation training 2008
The Best Lawyers in America®, Collaborative Law, Family Law, 2013-present
Best Family Law Firm, Central Penn Business Journal’s Reading Rankings, 2018
Pennsylvania Rising Star, 2005-2007
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® 2007-present
Select Lawyers, 2014-present
Department of Community and Economic Development, Best 50 Business Women in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Area YWCA, Tribute to Women of Excellence Award
Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Leadership Award
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Collaborative Professionals of Central PA, Vice Chair 2015
International Association of Collaborative Professionals
Dauphin County Bar Associations
Cumberland County Bar Associations
Family Law Sections, Member
Lipsitt Inn of Court, Master
Dress for Success of Central Pennsylvania, Past Member Board of Directors
Capital Region Economic Development Corporation, Past Member
Capital Campaign Committee
Big 33 Scholarship Committee, Member
Dauphin County Bar Association, Past Chair Young Lawyers Division, Past Director, Past Legislative Committee Chair
Leadership Harrisburg Area Graduate, Past Member Board of Directors, Past Member Executive Committee, Past Fund Development Chair
American Cancer Society, Capital Region, Past President, Past Board Member, Past Fund Development Chair
Womancare, Pinnacle Health System, Past Board Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Collaborative Subcommittee, Past Co-Chair
Collaborative Professionals of Central Pennsylvania, Membership Chair, Vice President Elect, Past Secretary, Past Public Education Committee Chair
July 2, 2018 - The Collaborative Law Act
Family Law Update
July 25, 2016 - Collaborative Law: An Option for Divorce and Custody Cases - Video
June 24, 2015 - Split Decision: Today’s Divorce Seeks to Minimize Cost and Antagonism
February 27, 2020 - Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements
April 23, 2019 - A New Norm: Third Parties in Custody
April 17, 2018 - Family Law Institute
December 13, 2017 - Family Law 101
July 15, 2017 - A New Norm: The Increasing Presence of Third Parties in Custody and Support Matters
July 13, 2017 - Third Party Issues in Custody and Support
March 15, 2017 - Real Life Questions for Real Lawyers
March 21, 2017 - Real Life Questions for Real Lawyers
April 23, 2015 - Case Law Updates and ADR
April 23, 2015 - Alternative Dispute Resolution and Case Law Updates
March 10, 2015 - Collaborative Divorce Law
January 17, 2015 - ADR: The Secrets to Having More Satisfied Clients and a Less Stressful Practice
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